Thalapathi
Surya, a courageous man who was raised in the slums, fights for the rights of the poor and befriends Deva, who hires him as his commander and changes his life completely.
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About Thalapathi
Thalapathi is a 1991 Tamil-language action, crime and drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The cast is led by Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Arvind Swamy. It has a runtime of 2h 37m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Thalapathi was produced by G. V. Films and made in India. It was released on November 5, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Writers
- Mani Ratnam
- Release date
- November 5, 1991
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- G. V. Films
Thalapathi cast & crew
Thalapathi was directed by Mani Ratnam and written by Mani Ratnam.
The cast features Rajinikanth as Surya, Mammootty as Devaraj 'Deva', Arvind Swamy as Arjun, Srividya as Kalyani, Jaishankar as Krishnamoorthy, and Amrish Puri as Kalivardhan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography is by Santosh Sivan, and it was produced by G. Venkateswaran and Rajan Lall.
Is Thalapathi worth watching?
Thalapathi holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 37m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Thalapathi is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Thalapathi
Rajinikanth
Surya
Mammootty
Devaraj 'Deva'
Arvind Swamy
Arjun
Srividya
Kalyani
Jaishankar
Krishnamoorthy
Amrish Puri
Kalivardhan
Shobana
'Subbu' Subbulakshmi
Geetha
Selvi
Bhanupriya
Padma
Nirmalamma
Surya's Foster Mother
Nagesh
Panthulu
Kitty
Police Commissioner Sundaram
Thalapathi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thalapathi in United States?
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▸What language is Thalapathi in?
Thalapathi is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thalapathi?
Thalapathi runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
▸What is Thalapathi rated?
Thalapathi is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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